I was looking at this map of the California International Marathon, and current park construction aside, an International Marathon that attracts 9,000 runners and directs them through our village each year seems like a great time to host a party.
Wouldn't it be nice to greet the runners as they close in on the halfway point with live music, water stations, and hundreds of cheering fans in Plaza Park? Maybe persuade the local restaurants to open early or run specials each year?
Comments?
Very Cool!
My thanks to Barbara for pointing out the 2019 map posted above is out of date and that the Deli is designated as Aid Station #5 on the latest interactive map!
I hope many of you will come out early on Sunday morning December 5th to cheer the runners on as they pass through the village!
This year, we are probably too late to be listed as an official CIM viewing spot, but that doesn't mean we can't practice for next year! If we all help spread the word, I'll bet we can get a few hundred people to join us in Old Fair Oaks Village to cheer the runners on. Maybe call it the 1st Annual Village CIM Watch Party? Hopefully, some of the businesses will open for coffee and breakfast foods, and if not live music this year, we should at least be able to set up a portable sound system?
Yes! Actually, there have often been music and cheering in the Village for this event. David Hill had the BV Band the and offered coffee, cocoa and pastries to people that were there to watch when he ran the hardware store and BBQ shop. Always a fun time. Not sure what's happening this year except for a vintage car show and children's craft booth! The Village should definitely be listed as a viewing spot!